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BCCI May Rope In 103-Test Veteran vs Australia, Ignored Star Hasn't Played In Over 1 Year: Report

Cheteshwar Pujara was a walking nightmare for Pat Cummins and company on the last two tours of Australia and the seasoned campaigner could be a surprise pick in India's jumbo squad for the upcoming five-Test series Down Under. The selectors are expected to announce the squad on October 28. Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience. The 36-year-old was the leading run-getter in the 2018-19 series with 521 runs off 1258 balls and was once again the backbone of Indian batting three years later when he accumulated 271 runs off 928 balls.

Watch: Bangladesh Bowler Misses Run Out, Hits Batter With Throw In Bizarre Incident

Bangladesh cricket team fast bowler Hasan Mahmud was involved in a bizarre incident during Day 2 of the first Test match against South Africa in Dhaka on Tuesday. During the 69th over of the South Africa innings, Dane Piedt slammed a low full-toss directly back to Mahmud who deflected it off his right hand onto the stumps. While Kyle Verreynne was safe on the non-striker's end, Piedt decided to go for a risky run before realising his mistake and turning back midway. Mahmud went for the direct hit on the batter's end but ended up hitting Piedt with his throw to leave the Bangladesh fielders disappointed.

3-Time IPL Champion, Who Played For CSK, MI, RCB, Set To Join Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to expand the Indian core in their coaching staff by roping in former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel as their batting coach for IPL 2025. Parthiv is set to replace South Africa's Gary Kirsten in that role, after the latter became Pakistan's head coach, as per a report by Times of India. Parthiv is likely to feel at home at GT, having been born in Gujarat as well as having played over 15 years for the state in domestic cricket.

Coach Ryan ten Doeschate Breaks Silence On 'Desperate' Claims Over Squad Change For New Zealand Tests

The Indian cricket team management decided to add all-rounder Washington Sundar into the squad for the remaining two matches following the loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru. It was a sudden decision taken by head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management with many fans and experts wondering if it was done out of 'desperation' after the loss. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate denied any such reports and said that the decision was taken in order to add a bowling option to the side who can take the ball away from the New Zealand left-handers.

Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Picks Water Bottles After Training, Internet Says: "Teach Players Manners"

The Pakistan cricket team is currently in a rebuilding phase. Since the last few months, the Pakistan team has been suffering some big losses. Be it the ODI World Cup or the T20 World Cup, Pakistan have dealt some big losses. They even lost a Test series at home to Bangladesh recently. The Pakistan cricket team is desperate for a turnaround and coach Jason Gillespie is part of that process. A video is going viral on social media, where the former Australia star can be seen picking up water bottles at a stadium after a training session.

'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

As India collapsed to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwari criticised not only India's selection, but also the apparent lack of common sense in certain decisions taken by the team. Tiwary criticised captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing that their decision to bat despite an entire day being washed out due to rain as a bizarre decision. He also critiqued Gambhir further for not being able to guide Rohit Sharma in his selection process.

Bangladesh Fight To Prevent Innings Defeat After Stunning Century By South Africa's Kyle Verreynne

Bangladesh were battling to save the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday after reaching 101-3 at stumps and still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat. Mahmudul Hasan Joy (38) and Mushfiqur Rahim (31) were unbeaten at the end of play in Mirpur. Their 42-run stand for the fourth wicket also made Mushfiqur the first Bangladeshi to cross 6,000 career Test runs. South Africa were all out for 308 in their first innings of 308, which secured a 202-run lead for the visitors thanks to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne's century.

"Gaaliyan De Rahe...": Pakistan Star Blasted By Compatriot For Aggressive Send-Off To Abhishek Sharma

The Indian cricket team's performance at the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup has been great. With victories against Pakistan and UAE, the Tilak Varma-led team are in the semi-final. Stars like Abhishek Sharma, Ramandeep Singh and others have been performing well. In the match against Pakistan, a face-off between India's star batter Abhishek Sharma and Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem hogged limelight. Openers Abhishek and Prabhsimran took India off to a flying start against by scoring 68 runs in the powerplay. Pakistan then brought left-arm spinner Muqeem into the attack and he struck on the very first ball. While a celebration from Pakistan was quite obvious, Muqeem incited Abhishek by giving him a fiery send-off.

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BCCI May Rope In 103-Test Veteran vs Australia, Ignored Star Hasn't Played In Over 1 Year: Report

Watch: Bangladesh Bowler Misses Run Out, Hits Batter With Throw In Bizarre Incident

3-Time IPL Champion, Who Played For CSK, MI, RCB, Set To Join Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach: Report

Coach Ryan ten Doeschate Breaks Silence On 'Desperate' Claims Over Squad Change For New Zealand Tests

Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Picks Water Bottles After Training, Internet Says: "Teach Players Manners"

'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

Bangladesh Fight To Prevent Innings Defeat After Stunning Century By South Africa's Kyle Verreynne

"Gaaliyan De Rahe...": Pakistan Star Blasted By Compatriot For Aggressive Send-Off To Abhishek Sharma